Sheepshank - Used for temporarily shortening a rope
Black wall Hitch - Used for hooking tackle on to the end of a rope
Clove Hitch - Useful as a temporary mooring, tied around a spar or post or as the start of a lashing. Tends to slip when turned but can be secured using two half hitches.
Round Turn and Two Half Hitches - Can be used to form the start of a square lashing since it will not slip like the clove hitch.
Highwayman's Hitch - A quick-release knot traditionally used for securing a horse to a horizontal spar. Will not slip under strain or rotation.
Timber Hitch - Used for when hoisting or dragging a spar.
Rolling Hitch - Used to attach a line to a spar or another rope such that the hitch grips it.
Marlinespike Hitch - Traditionally used for securing a marlinespike-a pointed metal spike- to the mid-line of a rope.
Buntline Hitch - Used to secure a rope to a towing eye or bullring.
Anchor Hitch - Used to secure a warp to an anchor or ring.
